For casual yakitori dining in a warm, stylish environment, try Shousuke in Shinjuku.
Shousuke - image © Florentyna Leow
Many yakitori joints in Shinjuku are typically working-class affairs - think of Piss Alley’s cramped, greasy, smoky bars and restaurants with soot-smeared walls from years of charcoal grill smoke. But there are newer, more modern places around. One such place is Shousuke, an izakaya near the west side of Shinjuku Station.
Despite Shousuke’s stylish, modern interior, It’s casual enough that you don’t feel obliged to dress up for dinner here. Plus, it’s very affordable. Besides the charcoal-grilled chicken and vegetable skewers, the menu extends to offerings such as sashimi, braised pork belly, and other umami-packed tidbits to accompany your sake.
Like most izakaya in Tokyo, it is a smoking establishment, so if you visit be prepared. Shousuke is not the best restaurant in Shinjuku, but it’s a satisfying meal that's good value for money.
For more Tokyo izakaya and sake choices, see our Best Izakaya And Sake Specialists In Tokyo page.
English name:
Shousuke (yakitori/izakaya)
Japanese name:
庄助
English address:
3-6-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022
Japanese address:
〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿3-6-11
Opening hours:
4pm-12pm
Price:
Non-smoking section:
No
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 1-minute walk from exit C4 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Fukutoshin lines, and Toei Shinjuku line.
Train: 7-minute walk from the east exit of Shinjuku Station.
Telephone:
+81-3-3354-4585
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Shousuke on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Shousuke is located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. See our complete list of things to do in Shinjuku, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all Izakaya we recommend on our Best Izakaya Rice In Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
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